Author: Kryptonews

Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia and Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia, have taken a major step into the country’s digital asset landscape with plans to explore a ringgit-pegged stablecoin. Key Takeaways: Standard Chartered and Capital A will jointly explore a ringgit-backed stablecoin built for institutional and wholesale use. The pilot operates under Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub as the country accelerates tokenization. Malaysia has been pushing toward a broader national digital-asset strategy. The two companies signed a letter of intent on Friday to work on the initiative under Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub, a regulatory framework launched by Bank…

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A cross-party group of members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, including former Defense Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson, shadow Science and Tech (AI) Minister Viscount Camrose, and the former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak’s Chief Whip Lord Hart, have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene over the Bank of England’s proposed regime for systemic stablecoins.In a joint open letter to the Chancellor on Dec. 11, they warned that the Bank of England’s proposals for regulating stablecoins could drive innovation and capital offshore.Stablecoins already a “pillar” of the digital economyThe parliamentarians say the plans…

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implicitly granted approval for some stocks and other securities to be tokenized and traded on blockchains.The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC), the world’s largest securities settlement system, said on Thursday that a subsidiary, the Depository Trust Co. (DTC), received a no-action letter allowing it to offer a tokenization service on approved blockchains for three years.Tokenization is the process of representing stocks, bonds and other real-world assets (RWAs) as digital tokens that can be bought, sold and traded on blockchains, with the aim of achieving greater efficiency and faster settlement. Some of the…

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Planning to invest in crypto? Looking for a detailed guide to get started in the crypto space? If so, you’re on the correct page. Cryptocurrencies are virtual currencies that leverage blockchain networks and cryptography to secure, verify, and record transactions. Bitcoin is the pioneer cryptocurrency and the largest by market cap, while all other cryptocurrencies are collectively known as altcoins.From choosing a trustworthy platform to storing your crypto securely, our guide provides a step-by-step breakdown of the buying process. We’ll also run you through different payment methods and common mistakes to avoid while purchasing virtual currencies.How to Buy Crypto: A…

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Crypto exchange Binance has added new features to its application programming interface (API), indicating that the platform is preparing to introduce stock trading capabilities.Binance’s changelog notes that on Thursday, the exchange introduced three new API endpoints, one of which — with a URL including stock/contract — allows users to “sign [a] TradFi-Perps agreement contract.” The two other endpoints introduced on the same day allow users to query “trading session schedules for a one-week period” or “current trading session information.”Together, this suggests that Binance is planning to introduce perpetual futures trading on its platform. The existing trading schedule endpoints also suggest…

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Ripple’s XRP is trading near the $2.05 mark after large-scale whale activity raised questions about future price direction. The token saw short-term price pressure following a week where major holders reportedly sold hundreds of millions of XRP. Whale Activity Drives Pressure According to analyst Ali Martinez, whales offloaded 280 million tokens in the past week alone. The chart shows that wallets holding between 1 million and 10 million XRP have been consistently reducing their balances since late September. Whales sold 280 million $XRP in the past week. pic.twitter.com/0DyORAssj3 — Ali (@alicharts) December 12, 2025 As these holdings fell, XRP’s price…

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Key Takeaways 21shares launched its XRP ETF, trading under TOXR on the Cboe BZX Exchange after SEC approval. The fund provides exposure to XRP with a 0.3% annual fee and tracks the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate. Share this article 21shares, a top crypto ETP issuer, officially rolled out its XRP ETF on Thursday after receiving an SEC effectiveness notice. 1/ Another W for XRP. ⚔️ The 21shares XRP ETF ($TOXR) is now live, providing investors a liquid, transparent, and convenient way to gain exposure to $XRP—a foundational asset in the future of global payments. Why XRP matters: ▪️Supported by…

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Ethereum price is trading below key moving averages as rising futures open interest and flat price action flag liquidation risk and heightened two-way volatility.​ Summary Ethereum price briefly broke a descending trendline and tested resistance before rejection, staying capped under its 100-day and 200-day moving averages.​ RSI has cooled from overbought while a nearby bullish order block and prior resistance turned support define the key zone to watch for a bounce or breakdown.​ Futures open interest is elevated despite modest price recovery, a structure that has historically preceded sharp liquidations when speculative positioning unwinds. Ethereum price is up roughly 1–1.5%…

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Traditional financial markets are moving rapidly onchain as the US Securities and Exchange Commission chair doubles down on the idea of an “innovation exemption” to accelerate tokenization.“U.S. financial markets are poised to move on-chain,” wrote Paul Atkins, the chair of the SEC, in a Friday X post, adding that the agency is “embracing new technologies to enable this onchain future.”His comments come shortly after the SEC issued a “no action” letter to a subsidiary of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), enabling it to offer a new securities market tokenization service.The DTCC plans to tokenize assets including the Russell…

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This collaboration marks a significant step toward bringing blockchain and decentralized finance into mainstream financial applications. It allows Revolut users to stake TRX, transfer stablecoins, and convert fiat to stablecoins seamlessly within the app. Seamless TRX Staking and Fiat Integration Revolut users can now stake TRX, TRON’s native utility token, directly through the app with zero platform fees. Staking allows users to earn rewards by supporting the network, essentially putting idle tokens to work. For example, a Revolut user in Germany can stake TRX earned from trading or transfers and receive protocol rewards without leaving the familiar Revolut interface. This…

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